PROJECT PHOTOS

Constricted Portico Opening

April 15, 2003

This was an important part of our unique dome design, a constricted airform entryway. We created the portico with this construction method in mind during the engineering phase. The wooden forms will stay in place until after shotcrete, then we'll cut out the arches on each side and the main archway in front. This will save us many hours and still be an intrinsic part of the dome structure.

Billy and Isaac placing plywood

cutting curve scribed by edge of dome

both sides in place, airform w/o pressure

forms with top cross braces

inside view of archway

The design is unique and makes our home special. We will echo this shape of archway in our windows and door openings.

Billy attaching screws to form

form upright with 2x4 kickers

placing stakes to hold bottom of form

front view of final archway design

another view